In February 2026, U2 surprise-released Days of Ash, a six-track EP responding to global political crises from Trump-era America to Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran’s Woman, Life, Freedom movement. Framed as urgent and uncompromising, the project has been described as the band’s most political work in years. But does it confront power equally in every direction?
In this episode of The Last Mixed Tape, Stephen White explores the contrast between “American Obituary” and “One Life At A Time,” examines the tribute to Sarina Esmailzadeh in “Songs of the Future,” and asks whether Days of Ash represents fearless protest music or dissent at a carefully controlled temperature.
The Last Mixed Tape is hosted by Stephen White, and is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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